To it may concern,

Eric Summons has been a very popular “Santa” for close to 40 years, even during his time on air at BTQ7, where he performed 7 days a week for 20 years as Boris the Black Knight, plus playing several different characters on the programme he created for children’s television”Wombat”.

He spent over 10 years as Santa at Pacific Fair and more recently over 10 years at Capalaba Shopping Centre. For around 5 years he has been the Santa of choice for the Redlands City Council appearing on stage with several national personalities including Mirusia. (See photo)

during his time at BTQ7, Eric compered the Lord Mayors Carols plus appearing as Santa. At one time a newspaper did a survey to find the most popular Santa and Eric ended up on top. Apart from the permanent Santa positions he has help, he has been the Santa of choice for numerous organisations and authorities.

Here are two letters received from “Mums” after visiting Centres where Eric was Santa.

 

From: Belinda Molloy <bellamum75@gmail.com>

Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2021 8:22 am

To: CPK Marketing Generic

Subject: Santa

 

Hi

 

After not having a positive interaction with one of your Santa’s many years ago we started attending another centres.

 

However yesterday we were shopping and after seeing some really happy Santa visitors comments on Facebook mums groups thought we would get our pictures done.

 

 

Omg!! I had to write (and please pass this on to your Santa) he was AWESOME… friendly, caring, funny and sensitive. He went above and beyond to make the experience great. Helped my child with severe anxiety disorder calm and settle her meltdown before it started and got her smiling again.

Gave my oldest child (19yrs) a giggle when he spoke to him.

Genuinely was interested and actually talked to the kids, laughed and smiled.

He was sincere and honest with me when choosing which photo packs to buy. Even when there was no one waiting him came down and interacted with us (and others)… so many Santa’s just sit and wave at passerbyers.. doing the nearly robotic “hi yep what do you want for Xmas spiel”… yours clearly enjoys what his doing and is VERY good at it….He made our day.

He is an absolute asset to the centre and we look forward to visiting him for many, many years to come.

Im not sure how long you’ve had him but I’m annoyed we didn’t find him sooner.

 

To Santa have a safe and wonderful Festive Season, you are Fantastic 😀❤️

 

 

Thanks for giving me the chance to pass the feedback on.

 

Best wishes

Belinda Molloy

 

 

Melinda Pain $ recommends Capalaba Park Shopping

Centre.

14 hrs -

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Hi

I just wanted to take the time to tell you that the Santa you have in the Centre is quite possibly THE best Santa in the world!!! He takes so much time with the kids and doesn't make you feel rushed. Best of all he appears as if he actually loves his job!! So much so he could probably convince me he's actually the real Santa

My 1yr old has been wanting to see Santa but when he gets close he is terrified. When we started to pop in over the past month, we were always welcomed warmly for a "practice" visit. We came back Saturday for the real deal and it took 3 visit to get a photo!! Thankfully it was quiet when we were there so no one was held up, but the fact Santa And his elves were so accommodating is genuinely appreciated.